Anyone who knows me would certainly not say I was an Aster basher, or
that I think fine models should not appreciate in value... I have a
number of Aster models. I love them and I definitely run them. Being a
machinist and having made a number of live steamers, I respect the
amount of work that
: Monday, November 18, 2002 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: instant Aster collection
Now I know the secret to remaining calm and collected while boiling
water in the little metal dragons. :-))
On Monday, November 18, 2002, at 09:21 AM, steve boylan wrote:
Comes with bottle of Tanqueray
to drink while
Unfired or not, anyone who pays $16,000 for a Big Boy is a SUCKER!!!
$13,000 for a Daylight is, of course, way off base also.
Neither 'Buy it Now' has been taken yet (and I don't think anyone will).
Mint Condition:
Big Boy = $10k - $12k
Daylight = $8k - $10
I'll wait for Accucraft's Cab
Try to get someone to custom machine, fit and finish a Big Boy to Aster
standards, and then assemble it for you. Even if you found someone that
could do this for you, I believe that the time and expense that this would
involve for a master metal worker and model builder to do such a job would
On 17/11/02 15:30, steve speck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Try to get someone to custom machine, fit and finish a Big Boy to Aster
standards, and then assemble it for you. Even if you found someone that
could do this for you, I believe that the time and expense that this would
involve for a
In a message dated 11/17/02 7:31:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Try to get someone to custom machine, fit and finish a Big Boy to Aster
standards, and then assemble it for you
Unfortunately, no modeler could ever compare to the comparatives of CNC
machining to
At 09:30 AM 11/17/02 -0600, you wrote:
Try to get someone to custom machine, fit and finish a Big Boy to Aster
standards, and then assemble it for you.
Let's say that there was no Aster Big Boy but you wanted a custom
builder to make one for you to the same or better technical, mechanical,
Thanks Harry, that is the only point I was trying to make. Most things
that are of quality, and produced in a limited run appreciate in value, not
just loco's. I also do not hold it against someone to make that
appreciation or profit at time of sale. Also, what's the big deal if
someone
Thanks Harry,
Too many hobbyists seem to enjoy being snotty about Aster. They have been a
tremendous asset to the hobby and even if you never buy one, can't afford
to, or never have the intention, they have helped you in some way or
another. The Big Boy is certainly expensive but some consider
steve speck wrote:
Think what would be involved to set
up tooling, then to make each part, fit each part, finish, then make it all
work.Steve S.
If i had the time the money, i'd PAY someone $16000 to let me do it for them.
royce in SB
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Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:19:43 -0600
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 22:59:27 -0600
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: steve speck [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: instant Aster collection
Why all the negative responses? Who knows, maybe these loco's
The Big Boy sold fast. $15,999 on a 'Buy It Now'.
My Best,
Chuck
Charles W. Walters
Twin Lakes Railway CEO
http://home.twcny.rr.com/twinlakesrw
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:sslivesteam;colegroup.com]On
Behalf Of VR Bass
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 1:08 AM
To:
Ebay still shows it active.
Steve Ciambrone
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From: Chuck Walters [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 3:18 AM
To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam
Subject: RE: instant Aster collection
The Big Boy sold fast. $15,999 on a 'Buy It Now
Yes, it's sad indeed. IF I was to sell one of my Asters on ebay the ad
would read--e.g.
Beat up old Aster (blank) for sale. Scratchily assembled by old man. Many
many hours of running, two wrecks, three track fires. Will still fire up
if you are willing to fiddle for two hours. Comes with bottle
Nero fiddled while Rome burned, Geoff fiddles while his Aster burns!
Keep your steam up!
B. W. Lunkenheimer
PS we will be off line for a few days starting Monday. Third attack on The
Hernia from Hell. Will also be closing out the AOL account. Don't need
another mortgage, don't need to enlarge
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 22:59:27 -0600
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: steve speck [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: instant Aster collection
Why all the negative responses? Who knows, maybe these loco's are just
like the seller says, and since he may have purchased them at original
issue price
I'm surprised at the number of live steam locos on sale at eBay and other
sites that say the owner only ran them once or twice. Sad.
-Tom
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Here's your chance to acquire an instant Prestige Aster
Collection, thanks to eBay
and somebody who bought a bunch of high-end
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